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Appleton, MN
City in Swift County, Minnesota.
Population
1,393
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
737
ZIP codes
0
Appleton and its ZIP codes
Appleton at a glance
- Appleton is about 10 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,958, 51% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,000 (77% below Minnesota) and median rent is $717 a month.
Local data for Appleton, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Appleton, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,958
Poverty rate
28.3%
Median home value
$77,000
Median rent
$717/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (538), Norwegian Americans (369), Irish Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Swift County. PPP loans are for Appleton.
Unemployment rate
8.0%
Aug 2026, +4.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,727
3,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,868
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $10,445 per person
How people get to work
Appleton, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled16.7%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Appleton, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
433
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 4°F
27.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Appleton, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Appleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HollowayCity | 5.7 mi | 1.4 |
| CorrellCity | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| LouisburgCity | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| MilanCity | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| BellinghamCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| DanversCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| MadisonCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| OdessaCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| WatsonCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| DawsonCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| ClontarfCity | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| OrtonvilleCity | 22 mi | 4.2 |
| BensonCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| MontevideoCity | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| NassauCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Big Stone City, SDCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Appleton, MN in?
- Appleton is in Swift County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Appleton, MN?
- About 1,393 people live in Appleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Appleton?
- Nearby places include Holloway (5.7 mi), Correll (7.4 mi), Louisburg (7.8 mi), Milan (7.9 mi), Bellingham (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023